Marantz MV5100 - Manual (Page 5)

Before Using Your VCR 5
Putting Batteries in the Remote Control
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Replace the battery compartment lid.
Using the Remote Control
• Do not put objects between the remote control and the VCR.
• Point the remote control at the device you are operating.
• Press the VCR button before pressing other VCR buttons; press the
TV button before pressing other TV buttons; press the
SAT/CBL/DBS button before pressing other Cable Box/DBS but-
tons.
Details are on pages 24-25 and 27-28.
• The remote control and its batteries
are supplied.
• Do not mix alkaline and manganese
batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• A thin, plastic cover may protect the
front panel of your VCR. Before using
the VCR, lift a corner of the plastic,
then peel it off.
Helpful Hints
VCR Maintenance/Video Head Cleaning
• Remove any light adhesive stick-on notes from the video cassette
before putting the cassette in the VCR. Removable labels can jam
the VCR.
• Periodic maintenance is required to maintain your VCR’s perfor-
mance.Your VCR automatically cleans the video heads each time
you insert a tape. However, the heads may become dirty.“USE
CLEANING CASSETTE” may appear on the screen, or “U:01” may
appear on the VCR display panel. Details are on page 79.
Erase Protection
Video cassettes have record tabs to ensure that recordings are not
erased accidentally.
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To prevent accidental erasure, break off the tab with a
screwdriver.
2
To record again, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
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To remove the battery compartment lid, push in the tab,
then pull up the lid.
2
Place two AA batteries inside the battery compartment
with their + and – ends aligned as indicated.
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